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First Steps

THE story of Karratha’s development is tied closely to the history of settlement in the North West. From the first tentative steps by maritime explorers such as Dampier, de Witt and Baudin to pioneers such as Gregory, Padbury and Hedlund.…

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Cruisin For Charity

CLASSIC and vintage car owners converged on Fremantle in February to raise money for the Cancer Council. Sponsored by Fremantle Ports, SCOOP Property and Finance, FreeDB Car Stereo, Portorosa Fremantle and WA Publishers Guild, the Freo StreetWise Charity Car Cruise…

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The Three Secrets Of Fatima

ANGELS, flower-filled fishing boats and a fluorescent mobile cross. On May 13, Fremantle’s Portuguese community celebrates the 50th anniversary year of Our Lady of Fatima in a mass and candlelight procession through the City. The annual event commemorates the appearance…

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Anzac Memorial Turned 90

THE Fallen Sailors and Soldiers Memorial foundation stone was laid on Anzac Day 1928. The completed monument was unveiled on Armistice Day the same year. Formerly ‘Obelisk Hill’, the site overlooking Fremantle harbour was vested as a park on July…

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